Compact digital camera with a 46MP APS-C size image sensor

Sigma Imaging UK Ltd is pleased to announce that the new SIGMA DP1 Merrill will be available in the UK from mid-September with a suggested retail price of £799.99. This high image quality compact digital camera features a 46 megapixel 480032003 layers Foveon X3 direct image sensor. The full-colour Foveon X3 direct image sensor ensures outstanding resolution and natural rendering with rich gradation as well as a three-dimensional feel. A focus ring and custom Quick Set QS mode also improve the user interface.

46 megapixel, 23.515.7mm full-colour Foveon X3 Merrill sensorThe 23.515.7mm full-colour Foveon X3 direct image sensor featured in the SIGMA DP2 Merrill, incorporates 46 effective megapixels 4,8003,2003 layers and 44 recording megapixels 4,7043,1363 layers. The Foveon X3 direct image sensor captures all primary RGB colours at each and every pixel location with 3 layers, ensuring the capture of full and complete colour. Since colour moir is not generated, the use of a low-pass filter is not required, meaning light and colour are captured with a three-dimensional feel.

The high-performance, wide angle 19mm F2.8 lens has the equivalent angle of view as a 28mm 35mm equivalent focal length lens and has been designed exclusively for the SIGMA DP1 Merrill to maximize the sensor performance. One FLD ''F'' Low Dispersion glass element, which has the performance equal to fluorite glass, two glass mold aspherical lenses and one high refractive index lens provide excellent correction for all types of aberrations. The superior telecentric optical design improves image quality throughout the frame by passing on information about subjects to the sensor. The Super Multi-Layer Coating reduces flare and ghosting, ensuring sharp, high contrast image quality even under severe conditions such as taking photos against or towards the sun.

Advanced User InterfaceThe custom quick set menu and the metallic command dial are incorporated to improve usability. The diaphragm, shutter speed and menu can be changed quickly using the command dial. The Quick Set QS menu which consists of the most commonly used functions can be easily displayed by pressing the QS button. It allows photographers to change the menu content and the order depending on their preferences.

Capable of 7 frames continuous shootingA large volume buffer memory enables the camera to capture up to 7 RAW images per sequence in continuous shooting mode. Using the high speed data transfer and processing, the SIGMA DP1 Merrill features a continuous shooting speed of up to 4 frames per second. In addition, depending on the situation, it is possible to capture up to 5 frames per second and up to 14 images per sequence in continuous shooting mode in Medium and Low image quality mode.

Easy to use autofocusThe SIGMA DP1 Merrill features a 9 point select mode which can select the desired focusing point from 9 different frames and Free move mode which can move the desired point as you like. In addition, it is possible to select the size of the focus frame from three types; Spot, Regular and Large. The new AFMF mode adjusts the focus manually after verifying the AF by rotating the focus ring.

Manual FocusManual Focus is available for use when autofocus or focus lock is not desired. It is possible to use the focus ring for focusing just like an SLR camera. It is also possible to magnify the display to ensure precise focusing.

RAWJPEG format recordingThe SIGMA DP1 Merrill features a RAW data recording mode for retaining full image capture detail of the utmost quality captured through the direct image sensor, plus a JPEG recording format for convenience. The RAW data format provides pure data for high-resolution images, and uses lossless compression for more compact, yet uncompromised, data files. The RAW data format of the camera keeps brightness and colour data in a 11 ratio without relying on interpolation. When the image is processed in SIGMA Photo Pro, it will preserve the balance of the natural data for the best photos with the best image quality. It is also possible to record RAW data and JPEG data simultaneously to provide more convenience.

Large, highly visible 3.0 TFT colour LCD MonitorThe SIGMA DP1 Merrill features a 3.0 inch TFT colour monitor which ensures great visibility even outside in the daytime. This approximately 920,000 pixel resolution LCD monitor benefits from a wide viewing angle, making it easy to capture detail and to check focusing and composition.

Hot ShoeThe SIGMA DP1 Merrill is equipped with a hot shoe, allowing use of the dedicated external flashgun EF-140 DG optional as well as SIGMA electronic flashguns for SD series such as EF-610 DG Super optional and EF-610 DG ST optional.

VF-11 ViewfinderThis precision-made optical viewfinder mounts on the camera's hot shoe. It allows framing of the image without using the LCD monitor.

EF-140 DG Electronic FlashA compact flashgun designed exclusively for the DP series cameras and featuring a Guide Number of 14. This flashgun extends the camera's photographic possibilities with such features as fill-in flash and full-flash for night photography.

SAC-5 AC Adapterwhen using your camera for an extended period of time or connecting the camera to a computer. AC Adapter SAC-5 is used together with DC connector DC-11. DC connector DC-11 is supplied with AC Adapter SAC-5.

1st Published 31 August 2012 10:16last update 09/03/2017 10:07:04

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